Telegram-herald., 1887-09-21

neys beautiful opera which has been pro
duced ia this country by the Boston Ideals
under the name Of "Victer. the Blue
Stocking" and is now presented under its
more proper title Francois, the Blue
Stocking" The opera is full Of ths most
beautiful gems and the hbretto is peculiarly
bright the dialogue fairly bristles with
pure, clean Wit and the whole theme of the
opera is refined and pleasing. The Mac
Collin opera company presents II with re-
markAble precision and with that splendid
esprit. du o0rps that works every
representation of this particularly
clever organization. Never has better
chorus or n more periectenesembly been
seen on the local stage. The principals OF
Mr. NacCollins' company are conscientious
artistes and repeated recalls, encores and
plaudits are their reward wherever they APP
pear The title role gave that robust bari
tone. splendid actor and debonair French
man, Francis Gaillard, an opportunity TO
be seen and heard al his best last evening.
and he most certainly improved 1t, his roles
being repeatedly redemanded. Fannie ID.
Hall was the Fantine-a street singer-and
a most happy one she was. There Is some
thing wholesome about Miss Hall; she cap
lures an audience easily with everything she
does and never remember To have seen
her in q more ambitious character than that
Of Fsntine, or one that she more completely
filled in every requirement. her duet with
Francois in the second act aroused the
small audience to pitch of enthusiasm.
The Marquis de Pontcornet made impress
sario MacCollin, q still greater favorite than
ever. His humor is oleaginous, and is al
ways thoroughly appreciated. Phil Bran
son was the Chevalier de Lansac. and he
was warmly received, making up in his
acting for that which his sore throat will
not let him do vocally. Bebe Vining
was in boys clothes again as Nicholet
and she is about the prsttiest boy that ever
trod the stage. Alice Gailird was q mag
nincent countess and Fannie Mclntyre-
new candidate tor favor-sang Militia With
out fault. Unfortunately the audience was
not by any means as large as it should
have been. Our music lovers certainly
make a great mistake in not hearing this
company; No better one has eveI been
heard In Grand Rapids.
"Our Jennie" is q much better piece than
one would expect from its title. There Is
an interesting story running all through 1t
and Jennie Yeamans Company Is an en-
tireiy capable one-her leading man John
II. Burke far above the average actor. Miss
Yeanans herself, speaking of her wholly
from q dramatic point OF view, is a very cap
aole actress and in the last act gives evi-
dence of that power of pathos which is SO
nearly allied TO comedy. As for her presence
il is like an April dav-smiles and frowns.
The sun SHINES bright at one moment
and then when clouds lower there is
thunder coming on space. She kicks and
frolics in the most bewitching way
through "Our Jennie" and her songs.
her pug, her big mastiffs. and
silver banjo .sre q part and parcel. OF
one of the jolliest evenings that can be
spent in the theatre.
The beautiful idyl "Davy Crockett" with
all its touching backwoods simplicity, is q
favorite with the theatre going people,
which is evidenced by the large and enthu-
siastic audiences Al Redmonds Edwin +.
Mayo's Interpretation of the leading role is
as much like that of his fathers assump-
lion of the part as il possibly can be, and
for that very reason he finds great
favor in the eyes OF those who
admired the senior Mayo. Miss Mabel
Leonard. whoIwss formerly with the Lights
of London" shd has been hsrstofore known
as the child actress. appeared for the first
time IN a leading role. and does herself
great credit. May Wades Dame Crockett
s refreshing piece of acting. and Lulie
Mann as Bobby Crockett makes a nice lit
tie boy hunter. The other members of the
cast are all equal to their parts.
Smiths Opera House was crowded last
night. and the audience were more than
pleased with the excellent vaudeville per
formance presented who Owns the
Baby" is the funniest comedy on the
stage, and Johnny Ray, w. K Hsr-
yev. George Harris, Miss Rose
Goodsll and the other members of the
company are frequently and loudly sp-
pIauded thrughout the performance. The
regular Wednesday matinee will be given
this afternoon and to-mdrTow forenoon sn
extra matinee will be given for the benefit
Of those attending the fair.
The Musketeers' IL one Of the liveliesi
and i0lliest operas in the repertoire Of the
Msct]0llin Company. IL viii be presented
at Powers tonight
Miss Marie Wilson. whose comp linentary
testimonial viii De given e. Power Grand
Opsra house Monday evening next vii
appear 10 Esther Eccles in Caste Thii
is one Of the winning characters known 4
the modern drama and the comedy is Ton
RoheTfson's masterpiece it is seldom
PLAYED in these asys a horse comedy, and
| character sketches and Tie loosI talent thsi
will Be- seen IN The cast rili help 70 draw Z
large bouss-
"Resd the answer il the stsrso brouehl
/ down The house 81 Powers lssf evening.